Inviting aromas of lemon-lime citrus, ripe cantaloupe melon, and notes of fresh green tea leaves open the wine. The nose leads to an expres sive palate with flavors of green apple, kiwi fruit and subtle notes of spice. The rich, full mouthfeel is well-balanced with refreshing acidity and a pleasant finish.

As with previous vintages of Belle Terre Chardonnay the 2012 opens with inviting aromas of ripe stone fruit, floral spice and sweet vanilla notes. The wine is medium-bodied and lush on the palate. The well-structured wine is balanced by ripe fruit characteristics and bright acidity. This Chardonnay offers intriguing flavors of crushed stone minerality along with mouthwatering Meyer lemon and pineapple flavors.

Cold Creek Ranch Chardonnay is known for its bright, tropical fruit aromas of pineapple and citrus. The wine also has subtle floral notes that add complexity. The core of minerality on the palate gives structure to the luscious lemon meringue pie, white peach and nectarine flavors on the full, rich palate. Lively acidity balances the richness through to a mouth filling, lingering finish.

This Fumé Blanc is extremely inviting with vivid aromas of peach, nectarine, fresh fig and a soft floral citrus note. The nose leads to luscious palate with flavors of red sweet apple, lemon citrus and a touch of honey. There is a core of vibrant lemon-lime acidity on the finish which makes the wine bright and very food friendly.

This wine hosts vivid aromas of stone fruit, honeysuckle blossom and fresh cantaloupe melon. A core of bright citrus and ripe pear flavors with a slight spicy note of clove are framed in an elegant, silky texture. Lively and balanced acidity keeps the purity of the fruit vibrant throughout the finish.

Bright and crisp this wine is highlighted with aromas of fresh lemon citrus and ripe melon. The inviting aromas lead to a crisp and refreshing palate with flavors of citrus, kiwi fruit and notes of orange blossom.

This lovely Riesling is gently restrained to stay on the drier style of the varietal. Tropical fruit aromas of papaya, pineapple and mango along with fragrant floral notes offer a heady invitation to the wine. The palate lightens to softer honey, peach cobbler, orange blossom and lime flavors. The mouthfeel is lush and rich, but with enough vibrant acidity to keep the wine balanced and well-structured.

Fragrant and inviting aromas of ripe stone fruit, guava and fresh jasmine flowers lead to an equally pleasing medium-bodied mouthfeel. The palate is filled with lush flavors of melon, peach and nectarine. This viscous wine reveals the distinctive characters of the Viognier variety. A nice core of acidity and floral spice notes linger on the long finish.

At Chateau St. Jean, we have a long tradition of producing Sonoma County Riesling. Our 1974 Riesling was the first Chateau St. Jean wine to win critical acclaim and bring recognition to the winery. The grapes for the 2013 Riesling were selected from a site that bears fruit of exceptional quality and true varietal character; the Belle Terre vineyard in Alexander Valley. This lovely Riesling is gently restrained to stay on the drier style of the varietal. Tropical fruit aromas of papaya, pineapple and mango along with fragrant floral notes offer a heady invitation to the wine. The palate lightens to softer honey, peach cobbler, orange blossom and lime flavors. The mouthfeel is lush and rich, but with enough vibrant acidity to keep the wine balanced and well-structured.